240710 Digital Consumer Behaviour

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UTS: Business: Marketing
Credit points: 6 cp

Subject level:

Postgraduate

Result type: Grade and marks

Requisite(s): ((240834 Marketing in the Age of Technology OR 240701 Consumer Insights) AND 12 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C11345 Graduate Certificate Marketing and Digital Strategy )
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.

Description

This subject focuses on the psychological processes and decision-making of the digital consumer, and the best marketing strategies to achieve business outcomes. The topics include how technology shapes consumer behaviours taking into account individual, social, cultural, and environmental factors.

Subject learning objectives (SLOs)

Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:

1.	understand the foundations of consumer behaviour to develop insights to drive performance
2.	apply consumer psychology, behavioural theories, frameworks, and concepts for marketing decision in a digital context
3.	communicate consumer insights effectively to stakeholders

Contribution to the development of graduate attributes

This subject contributes to the development of the following graduate attributes:

Communication and collaboration
Professional and technical competence

This subject also contributes specifically to develop the following Program Learning Objectives:

Communicate ideas, decisions and strategies clearly and apply interpersonal skills that are sensitive to diverse people, cultures and contexts (2.1)
Critically evaluate relevance of advanced digital marketing techniques for contemporary business issues and apply critical thinking to integrate creative solutions in decision making (4.1)

Teaching and learning strategies

This subject is taught fully online. Each week is self-paced through the learning management system. You are expected to complete a range of different learning activities throughout the week. Activities provide opportunities to learn, apply and discuss the knowledge gained in a practical manner. Feedback is provided from both peers and teaching staff throughout the activities. You are encouraged to actively provide feedback and interact with staff and students. Online “Zoom” sessions will be held throughout the subject to allow you to interact with staff and students, ask questions and receive clarification and feedback.

Content (topics)

This subject investigates a range of consumer psychology, behavioural theories, frameworks and concepts for managing marketing and driving performance in digital environments, covering a range of topics, such as:

Individual influences on digital marketing
Social influences on digital marketing including eWOM and virality
Consumer behaviour and ecommerce
Consumer journeys and customer choice

Assessment

Assessment task 1: Understanding and Analysing the use of Consumer Behaviour (Individual)

Intent:	Part 1: Understanding CB in digital touchpoints (15%) Part 2: Analysing the use of CB concepts in digital spaces (15%)
Objective(s):	This addresses subject learning objective(s): 1 and 2
Weight:	30%
Length:	About 1,000 words for the main questions in Part 1 and Part 2
Criteria:	Part 1 and 2 Content: clarity and completeness (50%) Contribution: level & depth of insight (50%)

Assessment task 2: Consumer Behaviour Analysis and Recommendations (Individual)

Objective(s):	This addresses subject learning objective(s): 1, 2 and 3
Weight:	50%
Length:	2,500 words
Criteria:	Demonstrates an understanding of Consumer Behaviour concepts and application (40%) Contribution: level & depth of insight (30%) Relevance to practice (20%) Clarity and presentation (10%)

Assessment task 3: Reflective Essay (Individual)

Objective(s):	This addresses subject learning objective(s): 1 and 2
Weight:	20%
Length:	800 words
Criteria:	Relevance to practice 35% Analysis 35% Interconnections 15% Clarity and presentation 15%

Minimum requirements

Students must achieve at least 50% of the subject’s total marks.

Required texts

This a textbook-free subject. Readings are provided for each module.

References

This a textbook-free subject. Readings are provided for each module.